MEMORANDUM



TO:                 Ron Long, Assembly President

                        Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly Members


THRU:           John J. Williams, Borough Mayor

                        Craig Chapman, Finance Director

Max Best, Planning Director

                        Marcus A. Mueller, Land Management Officer


FROM:          Roy E. Dudley, Land Management Agent


DATE:           July 20, 2006


SUBJECT:    Resolution 2006-071, A Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Lot 1, “WHITE ALICE” Subdivision, Homer Recording District for a Kachemak Emergency Service Area Fire Station Site


The Kachemak Emergency Service Area (KESA) has selected Lots 1 and 2, “WHITE ALICE” Subdivision for a fire station site to serve the Diamond Ridge Road area. Please reference the attached aerial photograph. The Homer City Council passed Resolution 06-21 endorsing KESA’s fire station site on Diamond Ridge Road. The owner, William O. Hague has signed an Earnest Money Receipt and Purchase Agreement to sell subject lot for $24,500.00. This sale price is approximately 12.5% above the KPB appraisal and is a negotiated sale price in an appreciating market. Funds will be expended from Kachemak Capital Projects Account No. 446.51810.06481.48610 for this acquisition.



Attachments:

·    Aerial Photograph

·    Plat No. 82-53, Homer Recording District

·    As-Built Survey

·    KPB Assessing Department Appraisal

·    Earnest Money Receipt and Purchase Agreement

·    City of Homer Resolution 06-21